Ammocoetes: max. size 151 mm TL; body proportions, as percentage of TL: 6.1-11.3 prebranchial length, 10.0-16.4 branchial length, 61.0-67.5 trunk length and 11.4-18.6 tail length; trunk myomeres, 82-93; extent of pigmentation: 1% to <25% on upper lip and lower prebranchial, 25% to <75% on upper prebranchial, 25% to more than 75% on upper branchial, 75% or more on subocular, and none on lower branchial and caudal fin; caudal fin shape, spade-like; distinct notch between confluent second dorsal and caudal fins. Metamorphosing ammocoetes: 120-150 mm TL. |